Food Service Cook.

Mareeba Aged Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing training and development

Meaningful work in aged care

Job summary

Hudson House in Cooma is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Cook to prepare nutritious, high‑quality meals for residents and contribute to a positive dining experience.

The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and flexibility to work weekends; you will support stock control, maintain hygiene, and collaborate with the care team to enhance resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience, ideally in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices.
• Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time
• Maintain food safety and infection control standards
• Assist with special dietary and texture-modified meal preparation
• Support stock control and minimise food waste
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with the care team to support resident wellbeing
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents
• Work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Do you enjoy cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of older Australians?

Hudson House is seeking a Part-Time Food Service Cook to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents and contribute to a positive dining experience.

As a Part-Time Food Service Cook, You Will:

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with planned menus and dietary requirements
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time
• Maintain food safety and infection control standards
• Assist with special dietary and texture-modified meal preparation
• Support stock control and minimise food waste
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with the care team to support resident wellbeing
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents
• Work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous cooking experience, ideally within aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or a commercial kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe food handling practices
• Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting older Australians
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits available
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Meaningful work in aged care

Hudson House, Cooma

If you're passionate about hospitality, food quality, and supporting others, we'd love to hear from you.